soap
This is soap.
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Me & my day · AGES 3–5 · WITH A GROWN-UP
Bathroom
Familiar things for everyday care.
Explore these bathroom pictures with a grown-up. Listen together and point to something familiar. You can use pretend movements; no real bathroom items are needed.
LOOK · LISTEN · SAY
Our picture words
Tap Listen to hear the word and sentence. A grown-up can read them aloud too.
Audio plays only when you tap.
towel
This is a towel.
toothbrush
This is a toothbrush.
toothpaste
This is toothpaste.
sink
This is a sink.
toilet
This is a toilet.
Grown-up tip for this topic
A sink may also be called a basin or washbasin. Tap is common in British English; faucet is common in American English. We say some soap or a bar of soap, and some toothpaste or a tube of toothpaste. Bathroom designs vary between homes.
LET’S PLAY TOGETHER
Listen. Look. Choose.
Hear or read the prompt together, then tap a picture. Take your time.
Picture 1 of 3
Point together, or tap a picture.
A lovely moment of learning.
You explored three pictures together. Now try the off-screen activity, or enjoy the pictures again.
Try the off-screen activity ↓NOW TAKE THE WORDS INTO YOUR WORLD
Guess the pretend action
Pretend to dry your hands with a towel. Say, ‘A towel!’ Then pretend to brush your teeth and name the toothbrush. Your child can point to a picture, watch or copy a comfortable movement.
Stay somewhere dry and comfortable. Use pretend objects, or let a grown-up move while your child watches.
Choose another topic whenever you’re ready →FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
You make the learning meaningful.
Stay with your child, talk about the pictures and follow their interest. Saying a word is optional: pointing, gesturing and listening are welcome. Use your home language alongside English.
How much should we do?
Choose just a few words to begin. There is no target score, streak or required finish. Pause for real-world play and stop when your child is ready.
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